Southern Colonies
What 4 "States" are included in the Southern Colonies.
Maryland, Virginia, Carolinas and Georgia
What is a slave code?
Laws to control slaves
What "states" are included in the New England Colonies?
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
What states made up the middle colonies?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
Did women contribute to the economy in the colonies?
Yes
The southern colonies relied on two primary sources for their income. What were they?
Agriculture and raw materials
What did the colonists fear that the slaves would do if they were not controlled?
Revolt
Why was agriculture hard in the New England colonies?
Harsh climate and rocky ground
What is a staple crop?
crops that are continuously in demand
For being active members in a community, what did some of the women want in return?
To have a voice in politics.
What is a cash crop?
Crops grown mainly to be sold for profits.
Under the Slave Codes, could slaveowners free their slaves?
No
What were 2 of the leading industries in the New England colonies?
Fishing and shipbuilding
What were slaves more likely to be seen doing in the middle colonies?
Skilled labor such as printer, tailor, and carpentry
Who was more than likely to be doctors, men or women?
Women
What were the primary cash crops of the southern colonies?
Tobacco, rice and indigo
What would happen to a slave who refused to be captured?
People would kill them
What were apprentices?
Young boys who were sent to other households to learn trades.
What is an indentured servant?
A person who had their voyage to America paid for and because of that had to work under contract for several years and then would get free land.
True of False- A husband had the right to keep his wife's income.
True
How old is Mr. Tony?
54
What is Mr. Tony's side business?
Woodworking/crafting
What color is Mr. Tony's truck?
Silver
How long has Mr. Tony been a teacher?
8 years
What branch of service to Mr. Tony serve in?
Air Force